👮 Policing and Social Media 💻

👮 Policing and Social Media 💻

Important Message from Your Local Police Team

There has been a number of occasions where I have had meetings or visited members of the public, where they have mentioned that incidents are being put on social media sights.

Please be aware: the police do not monitor social media platforms for reports of crime or suspicious activity.

This includes:

Facebook

Facebook community or residents’ pages

WhatsApp groups

Other social media or messaging apps

Posting concerns or incidents on social media does not mean the police will see them or be able to respond.

How to Report Something Properly

If you see something suspicious, are a victim of crime, or need police assistance, please report it using the correct channels:

Call 999
For emergencies or when a crime is happening now, or there is immediate danger.

Call 101
For non-emergencies, such as reporting a crime that has already happened or ongoing concerns.

Online
Use the “Report” tab on the Staffordshire Police website to report incidents, concerns, or provide information online.

Why This Matters

Social media posts can be missed, delayed, or not seen at all by police

Reporting correctly helps officers respond faster and appropriately

Your report could prevent crime or help protect someone else

Working Together to Keep Our Community Safe

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

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Message Sent By
Deryn Small
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Lichfield)